Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 16 "Government Grief"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
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Comment from Brewster
Pretty good and the words fit the Johnny song. It could had been longer and I like short poems. And maybe something a little different then just our Government sinks, which we all know-I mean an extra kick, why it sinks or something or a possible solution.
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Pretty good and the words fit the Johnny song. It could had been longer and I like short poems. And maybe something a little different then just our Government sinks, which we all know-I mean an extra kick, why it sinks or something or a possible solution.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2013
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Hi well I wrote it as an Employee at the time of the Australian Government so probably different strokes for different blokes as we say here hehe. Thanks for the review. Hope you will look at some of my other poems there is another one inside one of my work chapters of my book (Autobiography 'The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let go" Still working on it. Not sure if we have met before.
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Hey, this is the second time this happened I liked what you said mate, but I think you guys should put in author notes a little more info so we know we are reading something different we all tend to think along the same lines though we don't admit it I hope you know what I mean now if I read it it makes better sense to me and I enjoyed it more. :)
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Hey, this is the second time this happened I liked what you said mate, but I think you guys should put in author notes a little more info so we know we are reading something different we all tend to think along the same lines though we don't admit it I hope you know what I mean now if I read it it makes better sense to me and I enjoyed it more. :)
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Hey, this is the second time this happened I liked what you said mate, but I think you guys should put in author notes a little more info so we know we are reading something different we all tend to think along the same lines though we don't admit it I hope you know what I mean now if I read it it makes better sense to me and I enjoyed it more. :)
Comment from allborn66
This is a delightful poem. I really wish both sides would wake up and smell the irritation of the American people they are supposed to be representing. I guess humor is the best way to attack the insanity.
Barbara
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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This is a delightful poem. I really wish both sides would wake up and smell the irritation of the American people they are supposed to be representing. I guess humor is the best way to attack the insanity.
Barbara
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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Hi Barbara. Well yeah I am in Australia but as I said to some others it does apply world wide hehe. Thanks for the review.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Sankey, this was a scream! Especially the part about Bessie and her udders ... I'm assuming you are referring to a cow - a REAL cow, not a human one!!!
You should get someone to sing it and post it on you-tube. Who knows where it could take you?? (Do you sing?)
Bless you! :)
Sonali
buns'n .. buns 'n' ..
Do you know why (?)
udder'n - udder 'n'
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Sankey, this was a scream! Especially the part about Bessie and her udders ... I'm assuming you are referring to a cow - a REAL cow, not a human one!!!
You should get someone to sing it and post it on you-tube. Who knows where it could take you?? (Do you sing?)
Bless you! :)
Sonali
buns'n .. buns 'n' ..
Do you know why (?)
udder'n - udder 'n'
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Hi friend appreciate the Spag catching and the great review. Yes I do sing...when my hearing is ok which it often is NOT! Grrr!!! Get to the spags soon. Thanks again.
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Hey I just went in and corrected the spags and I really appreciate you pointing them out to me.
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My pleasure, sir!
Comment from cinderbella
The artwork you chose is incredible, and I loved your poem. Very catchy tune. I laughed at the words. Did you really bring this poem to a business meeting? LOL Sandra
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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The artwork you chose is incredible, and I loved your poem. Very catchy tune. I laughed at the words. Did you really bring this poem to a business meeting? LOL Sandra
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Hi Sandra yeah I sang it to them. I think I got some chuckles!
Thanks for the great review. Do you know if I put a not on my profile does it tell my Fans when I put new stuff up?
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You don't need to do that, because your fans are automatically notified when you post something new.
I know for me, I don't check the profile pages much. I just get the notifications, and review when I can. :) Sandra
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Great thanks for that. I will probably forget again. I need to cut back on some reviewing I may cut back on your 'alter ego' if that is ok, will I lose any threads if I do that? Having trouble keeping up with all the writing for review.
Comment from BethShelby
Are you sure you live in Australia and not the US. I think all of the governments in the world are in financial trouble. Good song. It would probably work for most countries.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Are you sure you live in Australia and not the US. I think all of the governments in the world are in financial trouble. Good song. It would probably work for most countries.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Hi Beth I have said that to the other reviewers as well. I think you are only the second out of them all that agrees with my suggestion too.
Will add it to the Tax work chapter later.
Appreciate the great review thanks.
Comment from Norbanus
Some things never change. Politicians mucking up the economy is their favorite playground. Strange how it always works that way when people are spending someone else's money.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Some things never change. Politicians mucking up the economy is their favorite playground. Strange how it always works that way when people are spending someone else's money.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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yeah funny that huh! Thanks for the review mate.
Comment from 22allgood
This is a great poem/song. Very funny and obviously true as well. The music didn't work on my Mac but I'll check it out later on another computer. I know the tune 'When Johnny comes marching home."
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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This is a great poem/song. Very funny and obviously true as well. The music didn't work on my Mac but I'll check it out later on another computer. I know the tune 'When Johnny comes marching home."
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Yeah well others have said it goes right along with the words. Thanks for the review. Trying to fiddle with that photo of yours, my new computer is still giving me problems but we will get there ok!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
An interesting approach.
Your thoughts are reflected well in the words of your song/poem and funnily enough are probably still pertinent today.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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An interesting approach.
Your thoughts are reflected well in the words of your song/poem and funnily enough are probably still pertinent today.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Hi friend did you get to hear the music? I need to work on it some more. I believe Mac/Apple users might have trouble getting the music working. Yes I agree it probably applies everywhere. Thanks for the review.
Comment from Cajungirl
Government Grief, unfortunately we have no relief. I loved your song/poem. Perfect using the tune for When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
Excellent read. Sounds great being sung.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Government Grief, unfortunately we have no relief. I loved your song/poem. Perfect using the tune for When Johnny Comes Marching Home.
Excellent read. Sounds great being sung.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Thanks very much for your review. As I said to some others the sentiment applies all over the world in all countries under all beauraucracies.
Comment from michaelcahill
hahaha! you got this one right on the head. I didn't know you knew how to do all of this fancy add the music stuff!!!
bursting like old Bessie's udder'n. ha! that's a classic right there. This must have been a hit at your meeting indeed. Of course, the mid nineties were more open to having a bit of fun. hard to laugh now. but, you have me laughing nonetheless. great piece and presentation. mike
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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hahaha! you got this one right on the head. I didn't know you knew how to do all of this fancy add the music stuff!!!
bursting like old Bessie's udder'n. ha! that's a classic right there. This must have been a hit at your meeting indeed. Of course, the mid nineties were more open to having a bit of fun. hard to laugh now. but, you have me laughing nonetheless. great piece and presentation. mike
Comment Written 11-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2013
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Thanks mate have been wanting to get this on for ages. Need to redo the Midi file a bit bum[y.
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Reaching for the stars helped me with some punctuation errors I just went in and fixed those including the one I think you also pointed to (udder 'n' ) if ya wanna go back in and look again.
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tight as a drum now. boy, i love the free edits here more than anything. with my punctuation i need them!! as you know my friend. This fit our situation so perfectly that i didn't even think about it being about your country, I guess we are all in it. Bessie will nedd to put in overtime! mike